Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1333549

Ruddy Copper
Lycaena rubidus

Observation date: July 18, 2022
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring in flowering field at the edge of this town.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 31, 2022
Coordinator notes: Your ID is correct...Tharsalea as the genus is presently the genetic arrangement...BAMONA's name list needs updating for many things other than just this one. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, San Juan County